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Dee Pridgen

828newsNOW News Editor Dee Pridgen thrives on making sense out of the chaos of a newsroom. She is a graduate of Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and has more than 35 years’ experience as a reporter and editor.

Community
2 months ago
What’s open, what’s closed as storm leaves, cold moves in

Asheville, Buncombe County and Hendersonville outline reopening plans and delays

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Man found dead along New Leicester Highway identified

Authorities await autopsy results to determine cause of death

Education
2 months ago
Asheville, Buncombe schools shift to remote learning amid frigid temps

Below-zero temperatures and refreezing roads prompt closures Tuesday after winter storm Fern

Kevin Hyatt
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
UPDATE: Asheville shooting suspect arrested

Detectives locate suspect hours after Fairview Road incident

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Buncombe County jail inmate dies

Sheriff’s office says death appears medical; SBI notified as part of standard protocol

Community
2 months ago
Asheville-area residents share real-time updates amid snow, wind, ice

Online check-ins highlight road conditions, outages and pockets of stability

Amanda Fender has worked at Angels Hair Salon in Weaverville for 14 years and has been doing hair for 21.
Business
2 months ago
People at Work: Weaverville stylist gives back beyond the salon

Amanda Fender helps launch a red-carpet event for people with disabilities while balancing salon work, school and family

Duke Energy is warning customers about a scam involving messages that falsely claim a scheduled power outage will affect their service.
Community
2 months ago
Duke Energy warns customers of power outage scam

Utility urges customers not to click links or download attachments

Local
2 months ago
Wind chills near zero as ice, power outages linger in Asheville area

Officials urge caution as cold weather advisories continue through Tuesday

school bus weather closures
Community
2 months ago
Winter Storm Fern forces school closures across Asheville area

Icy roads and freezing rain prompt districts to cancel classes

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